In cases where a claimant is requesting a hearing after denial of his or her claim for Social Security benefits, SSA uses Form HA-4632 to request information from the claimant regarding the medications they are using. This information helps the Administrative Law Judge hearing the case to inquire fully into the medical treatment the claimant is receiving and the effect of medications on the claimant's medical impairments and functional capacity. Respondents are applicants for Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income payments.
US Code:
42 USC 1383
Name of Law: Precedure for payment of benefits
US Code:
42 USC 405
Name of Law: Evidenc, procedure, and certification for payments
US Code:
42 USC 423
Name of Law: disability insurance benefit payments
The increase in the burden hours relates proportionately to the increased number of claims filed over the last 3 years. Further, prior to ROCIS we could not show the separation of collection methods in the burden.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.